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58 AUSTINWAY.com photography by paul bardaji (uchiko). opposite page: courtesy of bale creek allen gallery Uchiko As Tyson cole's follow-up to his Japanese main- stay Uchi, Uchiko attracts a packed house every night—not only for its exceptional sushi, but also for its happy hour that's touted as one of the best in town. At Uchiko's Social Hour from 5–6:30 daily, sample $6 dishes including sushi handrolls, Koviche with scallops, and the Yokai Berry with salmon. Look for cole at three different events during the Austin Food & Wine Festival. 4200 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-916- 4808; uchikoaustin.com Olamaie Traditional Southern food for lunch and dinner with a sophisticated twist and national acclaim. 1610 San Antonio St., 512-474-2796; olamaieaustin.com OtOkO This 12-seat, reservation- only omakase restaurant has a private bar for diners. 1603 S. Congress Ave.; otoko austin.com Parkside The original Austin gastro- pub with a fresh, ingredient- driven menu. 301 E. Sixth St., 512-474-9898; parkside- austin.com Perla's Top-notch oysters are served on an expansive patio with shareable menu selections, including lobster mac and cheese. 1400 S. Congress Ave., 512-291-7300; perlas austin.com PrelOg's European-inspired cuisine encourages patrons to indulge in the well-curated cocktail pairings. The 360 Tower, 360 Nueces St., Ste. 10; 512-350-2895; prelogs.com Qui Where you'll find some of the most creative and inventive dishes in town. 1600 E. Sixth St., 512-436- 9626; quiaustin.com Lamar Blvd., 512-482-8868; winkrestaurant.com Wu ChOW From the creative minds behind Swift's Attic, this downtown restaurant brings authentic farm-to-table Chinese food to downtown Austin. IBC Bank Plaza, 500 W. Fifth St., Ste. 168, 512-476- 2469; wuchowaustin.com museums the BlantOn museum Of art "Come As You Are: Art of the 1990s" is the first major museum survey of artwork from this pivotal decade. Through May 15. 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 512-471-5482; blanton museum.org BullOCk texas state histOry museum "Our Global Kitchen" tells the stories of the complex and entwined relationship between humans and food. Through July 24. 1800 Congress Ave., 512-936- 8746; thestoryoftexas.com the COntemPOrary austin (at JOnes Center) The downtown location features cutting-edge exhibits and events. 700 Congress Ave., 512-453-5312; the contemporaryaustin.org seCOnd Bar + kitChen Inventive bites and a smart cocktail program draw a stylish crowd at chef David Bull's iconic location. 200 Congress Ave., 512-827- 2750; secondbarkitchen.com sWift's attiC Whimsical small plates plus creative cocktails are the name of the game at this bustling gastropub. 315 Congress Ave., 512-482- 8842; swiftsattic.com the CarillOn This New American grill is sometimes described as the best-kept secret in Austin. 1900 University Ave., 512-404- 3655; thecarillonaustin.com tOWnsend Congress's newest addition boasts inventive cocktails crafted by Austin favorite Justin Elliott. 718 Congress Ave., Ste. 100, 512-887-8778; thetownsendaustin.com uChi Chef Tyson Cole combines his extensive Eastern knowledge with exotic, high-quality ingredients at this landmark restaurant. 801 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-916-4808; uchiaustin.com Wink A longtime favorite, diners can expect attentive service and top-notch, locally procured ingredients at this 15-table restaurant. 1014 N. scene The guide MARTINIS AND OYSTERS East Coast transplant Jason Kosmas, of New York's Employees Only Bar and The 86 Co., names his go-to places for grabbing a proper Fords Gin Martini and raw oysters in Austin. Coming from the expert, Fords Gin's silky, fresh and elegant notes in the cocktail makes itthe perfect pairing with a good raw bar. Head to Clark's, Perla's, and Truluck's for the classic set up. A gem on 6th street, Parkside, features some eclectic fi nds. Vox Table features both raw and wood-grilled delicacies. Hang out at Backbeat for a long stirred martini and East Coast half-shells. Jason Kosmas 917.445.4152 | jason@the86co.com www.the86co.com